Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

GPC Key Decisions

USAF Case for Change

SecAF Memo

Air Force FAQ for Reoptimizing Great Power Competition

“We need these changes now; we are out of time to reoptimize our forces to meet the strategic challenges in a time of great power competition.”

~ Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall

The United States faces a time of consequence marked by significant shifts in the strategic environment. To remain ready, the U.S. Air Force must change.

In early 2024, the Department of the Air Force unveiled sweeping plans for reshaping, refocusing, and reoptimizing the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in their respective domains while better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition. Through a series of 24 DAF-wide key decisions, four core areas which demand the Department’s attention will be addressed: Develop People, Generate Readiness, Project Power and Develop Capabilities.

Today, the Air Force once again finds itself at a critical juncture—an era of Great Power Competition marked by a new security environment, a rapidly evolving character of war, and a formidable competitor. This new era requires understanding its challenges and the attributes needed to succeed.

Embracing change is not a choice; it is a necessity. The Air Force must “reoptimize” into an enterprise prepared for high-end conflicts and long-term strategic competition.

EUCOM Commander Scaparrotti tours Holocaust Museum.

U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv

Video by Ziv Sokolov

March 6, 2017 | 2:32

U.S. European Command Commander General (****) Curtis M. Scaparrotti toured Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem today, March 6, 2017 accompanied by Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. General Gadi Eizenkot. The two laid wreaths at the Hall of Remembrance in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
General Scaparrotti, is in Israel for an official visit as the guest of the Lieutenant General Eizenkot. During the visit, General Scaparrotti and Lieutenant General Eizenkot will discuss a variety of issues including regional developments and shared challenges. General Scaparrotti will visit several locations in Israel during his visit and will meet with various senior officials. The visit reinforces the strong and enduring U.S.-Israel defense relationship and continues the cooperation between the two militaries. This is General Scaparrotti's second visit to Israel More